Research entomologist with over 20 years research experience, including 12 years as principal investigator leading a team addressing complex research problems to develop novel strategies for managing horticultural insect pests. Proven ability to design and conduct multidisciplinary research by implementing professional knowledge of biology, horticulture, botany, natural products chemistry, and mass spectrometry. Supervises and conducts research to extract, fractionate, and isolate plant natural products; identifies biological weaknesses in host-insect-microbe interactions; develops botanically-based insecticides; and analyzes various substrates for pesticide residue analysis. Prepares peer-reviewed publications on hypothesis-driven research projects, seeks extramural grants, supervises technical staff and Ph.D.-level researchers, interacts with stakeholders and other members of the scientific community, and regularly presents invited seminars to national and international audiences.
Listed skills include Chemical Ecology, Plant Insect Interactions, Natural Products Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, and 19 others.